A Pair of Byzantine Silver Bracelets - c 10th - 12th century AD

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A fine and rare silver pair of Byzantine bracelets constructed of four silver wires twisted together, and terminating into flat, solid ends decorated with a pattern of raised balls. Diameter: 3 inches. 

Byzantine - circa 10th - 12th century AD

For a similar bracelet, see Museum of Byzantine Culture Thessalonika, Book 32, Catalog #257.

Adornment in ancient Roman culture was always of great importance. Citizens would go to great lengths to a quire the latest fashion in clothing, hairstyles, and jewelry. Roman men, women, and children of all social classes wore jewelry, some of it quite elaborate and some very simple. It was viewed both as adornment and as visible evidence of wealth. To the elite, price was of no concern.

Jewelry craftsmen conducted their business in specific quarters and shoppers would visit these markets, but jewelers also made house calls to important and wealthy patrons. Gold, of course, was the most desirable choice and was commonly used for the wealthy. Costume jewelry of silver, bronze and copper was available for those who could not afford gold and precious gemstones. Slaves were actually not allowed to wear gold and instead, iron rings were available to them.

  • Inventory# PA-3003
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